Have you ever flinched at your image in the mirror after getting a haircut? The hairstyle that looked adorable on the model in the magazine might not be looking good on you. Where could you have gone wrong?

What might look sensational on Angelina Jolie or Cameron Diaz might look disastrous on you!! Not because you are any less pretty, but the shape of your face or your features may not blend in with the hairstyle chosen. All you need to do is to identify that perfect hairstyle that will accentuate the best features of your face!

Read on to know some of the common face shapes and the hairstyles that would suit them.

Round Face

A round chin, soft and non-angular features are common to a classic round face. Go for hairstyles that will add length to your face. Long hairstyles with wispy and tapered ends, short blunt haircuts, or bob-cuts will look great on you. If you like to sport bangs in your hairstyle, make sure they are long and swept side to the face for that cute and sexy look!

Square Face

If you have a square face, you are lucky! Many would kill to have that enviable strong and angular jaw line that you do! And by featuring a great hairstyle you can add the oomph factor to your looks!

You can go for long hairstyles with layers or waves, or tapered bobs to soften the edges of your jaw line for a balancing effect. Wavy hair will make you look stunning! Avoid blunt bangs and go for long side-swept bangs instead.

Oval Face

If you are blessed with an oval face, you have nothing to worry about when it comes to styling your hair! You are that lucky damsel who can try out all those hairstyles that others can only afford to dream about! Long, super short, straight, wavy, even edgy or pixie! Try anything. It’s your call! But also keep in mind that any hairstyle that adds height on top of your head is a strict no-no! And, if you have a very long face, avoid super long styles and go for shoulder-length cuts.

Heart Face

Do you have a very prominent chin and wide cheekbones or forehead? If yes, you belong to this category. Glamour queens Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, and Katie Holmes also belong to this category, and if you must know, they have always been spotted with great hairstyles.

Choppy layers, long or short wispy bangs or even fringes, chin-length bobs, and shoulder-length cuts can be very flattering on you. If you have curly hair, consider getting them tapered at the ends or leave your tresses long and flowy for the “dreamy look”!

So, next time you think of going in for a new hairstyle, analyze your face shape and run a check on all the possible hairstyles that suit your face shape. Get the one that appeals the most to you and step out looking ravishingly gorgeous!

Tags: Hairstyle, Heart face, Oval face, Round face, Square face This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 6:03 am and is filed under Beauty Tips, Fashion. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.